Course Details:
- Architect: Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry (1997)
- Course Type: Public
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 6,917
- Rating: 73.0
- Slope: 134
Course Score
- Course Conditions: 5
- Green Complexes: 6
- Amenities: 6
- Practice Facilities: 7
- Service: 6
- Course Design: 8
- Value: 7
Total Score: 6.40
Course Review
The Good: This Hurdzan/Fry design opened to much acclaim in 1997 and has been considered one of the true hidden gems of Indiana public golf. A fun, interesting design with a prairieland outward nine that winds mostly through residential areas, while the inward half is picturesque with many holes bordering water & woodlands. Par 5’s are very beautiful, mostly downhill and cut into trees. Really good Par-4’s & Par-3’s coming down the stretch. Nice, modest clubhouse. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Expansive driving range and decent putting green just adjacent to the first tee. One of the better values in Indiana public golf when conditions are good.
The Bad: Granted it was late March, but Aberdeen struggled with standing water and poor fairway conditions. Two greens were unplayable so the course set up two temporary greens that were annoying, but understandable considering the conditions. The greens that were playable rolled fairly well. The first several Par-4’s & on the front are forgettable. A very challenging walk on the back-nine.
The Verdict: The Course at Aberdeen has the potential to be a premier public course in Indiana again. With new ownership (the home association of the subdivision that surrounds the course), hopefully this course will reach its potential of being a Top 10-15 public course in the state. Another very fun, playable Hurdzan design.
Best Hole: The 5th is a beautiful, tough downhill Par-5 that must navigate trees all over the place. You can try to go for two, but trees creep in front of the green about 100-yards out that can make it difficult.
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